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VACANCIES

Barista-Trained Waitstaff

We are looking for a friendly, experienced barista-trained waitstaff to join our family-run café and gift shop team in East Bergholt!

Oranges & Lemons is a family-run business in the heart of Constable Country, servicing hundreds of people a week, serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, cakes, coffees, and more! We have won the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award two years in a row (2024 and 2025), and are pleased to maintain a consistently high rating from our customer reviews.


 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Make and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, tea, and specialty drinks, ensuring consistent high quality

  • Welcome and seat customers, take telephone bookings and handle other enquiries from customers both face-to-face and over the phone

  • Take orders, clear tables, and plate up cakes from our cake cabinet throughout shifts, ensuring a friendly and professional attitude at all times

  • Restock supplies as needed to ensure a smooth service throughout shifts

  • Follow health and safety procedures diligently to uphold food safety standards

  • Support team members during busy periods to deliver excellent customer service

  • Set up before service begins and clean down after service finishes

 

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Previous barista experience or working in a cafe environment

  • Experience in serving customers with professionalism and courtesy

  • Good time management skills

  • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

  • Willingness to learn new skills and an ability to adapt

  • Positive, friendly attitude 

  • Strong listening and collaboration skills

 

What we offer:

  • Flexible hours (cafe opening hours 10-3.30pm Tues-Fri and 10-4pm Sat)

  • Free staff lunch for those working full-day shifts

  • 10% discount on food and drink when not working

  • Industry standard wages plus cash tips


 

Application Process:

Application form > CV review > shadow ‘shift-style’ interview (2 hours) > offer to join

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01206 299000

Oranges and Lemons, Burnt Oak, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6TL

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